07/11/1977 - Padres Win 5-2
The San Francisco Giants went down to defeat to Bob Shirley and his San Diego teammates. The final score was 5-2 in favor of the Padres. The Padres move to 40-52 with the win, while the Giants drop to 52-36.
Early in the game, third baseman Dave Kingman had a 2-run home run off LHP John Curtis for San Diego. It was his 7th home run as a Padres and put the Padres on top, 2-0.
"It's nice to come out on top today," said Kingman.
BOTTOM OF THE 1ST
Count: 1-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 386 ft
Season HR #22 - Career HR #212
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